Can the serial number on an antique gun be changed?
I've been working on a Tribute Gun for 5 or 6 years. Yeah, it's not a high priority. It's a 70's ASM 1860 reproduction and no modifications have been made to change its antique status. I'd like to make the serial number intuitive meaning it will be # XXXX15 indicating there are 14 others yet to be customized.
I've searched the ATF site (and the internet) and other than the definition of an antique and veriying that GCA 68 doesn't apply, I can't find a direct answer. It makes sense that it could be changed because a serial number isn't required. At least by GCA 68. But as we've all read, laws aren't intuitive.
I hate the idea of asking in writing. Depending on who answers the question the answer might be different.
I've been working on a Tribute Gun for 5 or 6 years. Yeah, it's not a high priority. It's a 70's ASM 1860 reproduction and no modifications have been made to change its antique status. I'd like to make the serial number intuitive meaning it will be # XXXX15 indicating there are 14 others yet to be customized.
I've searched the ATF site (and the internet) and other than the definition of an antique and veriying that GCA 68 doesn't apply, I can't find a direct answer. It makes sense that it could be changed because a serial number isn't required. At least by GCA 68. But as we've all read, laws aren't intuitive.
I hate the idea of asking in writing. Depending on who answers the question the answer might be different.